IAD Grants, RFPs and RFQs

The State of New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) is focused on building Tribal capacity to implement culturally appropriate tobacco cessation and prevention initiatives that recognize the unique ceremonial uses of tobacco while reducing the use of commercial tobacco use and its harmful effects.

IAD received an appropriation from the New Mexico Legislature for Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Programs. This is funded out of the Tobacco Settlement Fund and is used to fund direct tobacco cessation and prevention campaigns in Native American communities.

This funding opportunity is available for Nations Pueblos & Tribes (NPT's) and tribal-serving organizations within the State of New Mexico.

Each year, a Notice of Funding Announcement (NOFA) will be placed on our website notifying all interested parties of new monies available.

Each applying entity is limited to applying for one Tobacco Cessation and Prevention program.

Proposals should articulate a project plan and establish a budget that appropriately aligns with that plan.

Please note that TCPP is only open to NPTs at this time and ends 6/30/2027.

• FY26 TCPP Grant Application Budget Form
• FY27 TCPP Notice of Funding Availability
• FY27 TCPP Funding Application

Honor Tradition, Not Addiction

IAD launched a campaign as part of the Tobacco Cessation & Prevention Project (TCPP).

Tobacco is a sacred medicine in our communities, meant for prayer, ceremonies and respect - not addiction.

In our Native communities, tobacco holds deep meaning. It's not meant to harm - it's meant to heal. But today, too many Native youth are targeted by commercial tobacco and vaping products.

FACT: Native youth have some of the highest commercial tobacco rates in the country.

This campaign is meant to provide positive reinforcement and imagery for youth and Native communities to identify healthy and unhealthy uses of commercial tobacco.

Need help quitting?

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW

Say yes to health. Say yes to culture. Say yes to you.

Look out for our billboards across New Mexico and spread the word!

Download and print our TCPP Post Card:

TCPP Post Card 2025

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support Tribal-led wildlife conservation, restoration, and stewardship initiatives that strengthen Tribal sovereignty and enhance the long-term health and resilience of wildlife and habitat on Tribal lands. Funding is intended to assist Nations, Pueblos, and Tribes (NPTs) in planning, developing, expanding, or implementing projects focused on wildlife species or habitats identified by the applicant NPT as culturally, traditionally, ecologically, or historically significant. Eligible activities may include, but are not limited to, species reintroduction and recovery, habitat improvement projects, reducing habitat fragmentation and improving habitat connectivity, species monitoring and capacity building for Tribal wildlife programs.

• FY27 Tribal Wildlife Funding - Notice of Funding Availability
• FY27 Tribal Wildlife Funding - Application

 

• FY25 Grant Cover Letter
• FY26 Strong Spirits, Strong Bodies Advancing Teen Health Equity for Native Youth - Notice of Funding Availability
• FY26 Strong Spirits, Strong Bodies Advancing Teen Health Equity for Native Youth - Application
• FY26 Strong Spirits, Strong Bodies Advancing Teen Health Equity for Native Youth - Budget Forms

• FY26 Grant Cover Letter
• FY26 Youth Council Special Project Grant - Notice of Funding Availability
• FY26 Youth Council Special Project Grant - Application
• FY26 Youth Council Special Project Grant - Budget Forms

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to support initiatives that strengthen prevention, awareness, education, and response efforts related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) in New Mexico. Selected offerors will benefit Native American communities and citizens impacted by MMIP by expanding service delivery, increasing public awareness, enhancing community engagement, improving interagency coordination, and building sustainable organizational capacity.

Funding may be used to develop emerging programs or expand the effectiveness of existing programs that address MMIP-related needs through culturally responsive, community-driven approaches.

Deadline: 10/1/2026

• 27-609-0000-00002 MMIP_Final (PDF)
• 27-609-0000-00002 MMIP_Final (DOC)
• Response to Questions_MMIP 27 609 0000 00002

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals to provide entrepreneurial training, education, and resources to assist tribal members in New Mexico in starting, expanding, and sustaining Native-owned businesses. Deadline: 10/06/2025

• RFP# 26-609-0000-00001 Entrepreneur Training Final (Word Doc)
• RFP# 26-609-0000-00001 Entrepreneur Training Final (PDF)
• Written Question and Answers for RFP
• Amendment #1 for RFP# 26-609-0000-00001 Entrepreneur Training
• Amendment #2 for RFP# 26-609-0000-00001 Entrepreneur Training
• 26-609-P696-00011 Entrepreneur Training NMCC Contract

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to leverage existing curriculum ensuring it is adaptable for both youth and adults, can be accessed electronically and in-person, and, at a minimum, includes culturally appropriate financial and investor education, addresses personal finance topics such as responsible use of a credit card, saving & savings goals avoiding predatory lenders, understanding banking, car buying tips, safeguarding against identity theft and basic investing skills. Open to non profits, private sectors, institutions, etc. Deadline: 11/03/2025

• RFP# 26-609-0000-00002 Financial Literacy (PDF)
• RFP# 26-609-0000-00002 Financial Literacy (Word Doc)
• Financial Literacy Questions
• 26-609-P696-00010 Fin Lit Contract Keres Contract

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit sealed proposals for a contract, awarded through competitive negotiation, to provide culturally relevant commercial tobacco cessation and prevention services for Native American communities in New Mexico. With over 263,315 Native Americans—12.4% of the state's population—living across 7.7 million acres, this group is the priority population of the RFP. This RFP does not seek to impinge upon the sacred use of traditional or ceremonial tobacco in Native American communities. Deadline: 11/17/2025

• RFP# 26-609-0000-00003 (Word Doc)
• Amendment #1 (Word Doc)

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit sealed proposals for a contract, awarded through competitive negotiation, to provide culturally relevant commercial tobacco cessation and prevention services for Native American communities in New Mexico. With over 263,315 Native Americans—12.4% of the state's population—living across 7.7 million acres, this group is the priority population of the RFP. This RFP does not seek to impinge upon the sacred use of traditional or ceremonial tobacco in Native American communities. Deadline: 12/15/2025

• RFP# 26-609-0000-00005 (Word Doc)
• RFP# 26-609-0000-00005 (PDF)
• 26-609-0000-00005 Amendment #1
• 26-609-0000-00005 Amendment #2 (Word Doc)
• 26-609-0000-00005 Amendment #2 (PDF)
• Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program Questions
• 26-609-P696-00013 TCPP Constellation Contract Fully Executed

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to strengthen suicide prevention and mental health capacity for Native American citizens in New Mexico through engagement, training and data-driven strategies. The selected vendor will work collaboratively with the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) and key partners to coordinate an initiative that integrates suicide prevention education, community assessment and evidence-based mental health training. Deadline: 12/01/2025

• RFP #26-609-0000-00004 Suicide Prevention NM Tribal Citizens & Communities (Word Doc)
• RFP #26-609-0000-00004 Suicide Prevention NM Tribal Citizens & Communities (PDF)
• Suicide Prevention Questions
• 26-609-P696-00012 UNM Health & Science Suicide Prevention Contract

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to design and implement culturally grounded, and scalable health and behavioral health interventions for Native American communities statewide. This non-recurring funding opportunity is intended to pilot, strengthen, or expand initiatives that address critical service gaps, reduce health inequities, and improve access to culturally appropriate care for Nations, Pueblos and Tribes in New Mexico.

Selected Offerors will demonstrate:

• Strong alignment with community-defined needs and cultural values
• Measurable outcomes within the defined period of performance.

Deadline: 01/12/2026

• RFP 26-609-0000-00006 Health & Wellness for New Mexico Tribal Citizens & Communities (PDF)
• RFP 26-609-0000-00006 Health & Wellness for New Mexico Tribal Citizens & Communities (Word Doc)
• 26-609-0000-00006 Health and Wellness Questions (PDF)
• 26-609-0000-00006 Health and Wellness Questions (Word Doc)